Laser-assisted GPS liposuction is the latest technology to get rid of fat

TAMPA - Jill Anderson is talking with surgeon Bart Rademaker about her liposuction procedure. But this isn't like the traditional liposuction you may have seen on TV.  "It's cutting edge from what I understand. It's the GPS lipo and I'm one of the first who is getting this done in Tampa."

Dr Rademaker says this machine is the difference.  "The actual GPS mechanism is slotted in right here."

The GPS sensor is put into a probe that will be inserted into Jill's knees where it will monitor how much energy the laser puts out to melt fat. That's a safety mechanism, Dr. Rademaker says, that makes sure the doctor doesn't use too much energy in one place and not enough in another, resulting in a bumpy, uneven result. Or even in injury. "If you look on the screen, you can see my areas being mapped out

A green outline represents the area of Jill's knee he'll be sculpting.  Blue lines show where's he's making passes with the laser under the skin but above the muscle. He says the machine turns the area white when enough energy has been delivered. Then the laser WON'T deliver more. Another benefit, he says, "It's going to help make the skin tighter. Traditional lipo just doesn't do that.”

Recovery is also supposed to be quicker.

Jill says, "I've waited ten years to do this. I'm ready. It feels right. I'm excited about the outcome and not having to go in and fight the gym or going on any more diets to get a results I've fought for years. I'm going to walk out and have it today."

Dr. Rademaker says the risks are getting a burn from the laser but the GPS system should cut down on that because the laser will not fire when enough energy has been delivered to an area. It’s too early for before and after pictures but we'll follow up with Jill in a few months.

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